Legal
Legal matters are a core focus for local and state government agencies, encompassing the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws and regulations that govern public affairs. Legal frameworks ensure that government actions are consistent with the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights. Though by no means a perfect system – enforcement inequities continue to make the headlines – local leaders strive to create laws that work fairly for all.
If passed, the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act would be available to PDs with 175 or fewer officers and would help cover training, mental health support and recruitment efforts
Governor DeWine authorized the Cyber Reserve Force to assist the still closed Cleveland Municipal Court
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said Mayor Karen Bass’ ousting of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is a move to deflect criticism of Bass’ handling of wildfires
The 911 operator and EMT says he was placed on limited duty after being prescribed medical marijuana for Crohn’s disease
Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven E. Frischling said was performing his duties and stayed within the law
Isaac Legaretta is facing termination for declining a vaccination; Dona Ana County said it stands behind its policy
Chattanooga state legislators raised concerns related to the city’s compliance with a decades-old federal court order
A recently-introduced bill aims to allow fire companies to continue online raffles, after some companies were informed their raffles went against state rules
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
The LAPD says last year 40% of guns recovered by law enforcement were ‘ghost guns,’ weapons made from kits that don’t require background checks
Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Chief James Brooks Jr. suffered a torn aorta responding to a fire and accumulated nearly $1 million in medical bills
The bill would make “violent or disorderly assembly” resulting in damage or injury a class 6 felony
The business owners claim restrictions to curb the virus have led to a “vast economic loss of great proportions”
Kansas City Battalion Chief Stephen Seals also says he was retaliated against for reporting previous discrimination
San Francisco Firefighter Keith Baraka said he was called derogatory epithets, denied promotions and questioned about his HIV status by a supervisor
A senator on Monday pitched a bill that would allow the use of deadly force against protesters on private property and give immunity to people who run over demonstrators blocking traffic
The lawsuit is expected to demand a federal monitor oversee changes on how the NYPD handles protests in the future
When does a public employee’s First Amendment rights give way to an employer’s right to suspend or terminate the employee?
Members of IAFF Local 2041 filed a lawsuit against the City of Chickasha for allegedly failing to pay firefighters the lawful rate for overtime hours
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